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Lecture Exam #2

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 5hrs 30mins

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1.

Somatic cell division differs from reproductive cell division in all of the following ways EXCEPT?

a)

somatic cell division involves any call of the body except germ cells

b)

Somatic cell division is termed mitosis while reproductive cell division is termed meiosis

c)

Somatic cell division produces identical cells with the same number and kind of chromosomes while reproductive cell division produces cell with half the number of chromosomes

d)

Somatic cell division only occurs in the ovaries and testes

2.

Which of the following is mismatched?

a)

Prophase- Chromatin fibers condense into paired chromatids

b)

Metapahse- Centromeres of chromatid pairs line up at the metaphase plate

c)

Anaphase- Centromeres split and identical sets of chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell

d)

Telophase- Nuclear envelopes and nucleoli reappear

e)

Interphase- Mitotic spindle disappears

3.

On the way to class, carl tripped and injured his arm. The next morning his arm was badly bruised and showed signs of inflammation. were the injured cells in his arm undergoing apoptosis necrosis?

a)

Apoptosis

b)

Necrosis

4.

In the below image, look carefully at the structure labeled C. What happens to it during anaphase in somatic cell division?

a)

the entire structure goes into one of the new cells being formed

b)

the structure duplicates itself, and each new cell will get a complete "X" shaped structure

c)

the center region splits, and each identical new cell gets one half of the "X" shaped structures

d)

the center region splits, and both halves replicate, and two identical sections go into each new cell

e)

none of these are correct statements on what is happening

5.

Sister chromatids of a pair of homologous chromosomes form tetrads, and crossing-over (exchange of genetic information between regions of non-sister chromatids in the tetrad) occurs during which phase?

a)

mitotic prophase

b)

meiotic prophase l

c)

mitotic metaphase

d)

meiotic metaphase l

e)

meiotic metaphase ll

6.

cells are genetically programmed to die, responding to cell signals that can come from outside or inside the cell. this process is called necrosis and is a normal way to regulate cell numbers during fetal development and within tissues and organs after birth

a)

true

b)

false

7.

DNA replication

a)

can also be called mitosis

b)

requires the use of mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA

c)

takes place during S interphase of the cell cycle

d)

reduces the number of chromosomes by half

8.

Which of the following reduces the number of chromosomes by half?

a)

separation of chromatids

b)

separation of homologous chromosomes

c)

cytokinesis

d)

synapsis

9.

What is nuclear division in a somatic cell called?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Meiosis

c)

Mitosis

d)

Prophase

e)

Telophase

10.

During this phase of the cell division, organelles duplicate and centrosome replication begins

a)

Telophase

b)

Interphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Prophase

e)

Metaphase

11.

During this phase of cell division, the centromeres split leading to separation and subsequent migration of the two members of a chromatid pair to opposite poles of the cell. the cleavage furrow also begins to develop during this phase

a)

Telophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Interphase

e)

Prophase

12.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

13.

The basic types of human tissues are:

a)

Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, and Nervous

b)

Epithelial, Membranous, Muscular, and Nervous

c)

Muscular, Nervous, Epithelial, and Mesenteric

d)

Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, and Glandular

14.

Which types of cell junctions prevent the contents of organs from leaking into surrounding tissues?

a)

Tight junctions

b)

Adherens junctions

c)

Desmosomes

d)

Hemidesmosomes

e)

Gap junctions

15.

Which of the following statements is incorrect

a)

Simple squamous epithelium consists of one layer of long thin rectangular cells

b)

Stratified cuboidal epithelium consists of two or more layers of cube shaped cells

c)

Pseudostratified epithelium has nuclei at different heights but all cells rest on the basement membrane

d)

transitional epithelium is a type of stratified epithelium

16.

All of the following characteristics are shared by all epithelial cells EXCEPT:

a)

Cells are arranged in continuous sheets

b)

there is little space between plasma membranes

c)

All cells have lateral surfaces which face the adjacent cells o either side

d)

The surface of the cell in contact with the basement membrane is the apical surface

17.

Connective tissues and epithelia differ in that:

a)

Most connective tissue is highly vascularized

b)

Connective tissues consists of cells matrix and fibers

c)

One type of connective tissue stores energy

d)

Connective tissues are not found on body surfaces

e)

The two differ in all of the above

18.

Interstitial growth of cartilage refers to growth within the cartilage while appositional growth refers to growth at the outer surface

a)

true

b)

false

19.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

In synovial membranes, synovial fluid lubricates and nourishes the cartilage that covers bones at moveable joints

b)

serous membranes, such as the pericardium, line the thoracic cavity and cover the lungs

c)

the skin is a cutaneous membrane

d)

mucous membranes would be found lining the digestive tract, respiratory tract and reproductive tract

20.

Cardiac and smooth muscle are striated

a)

true

b)

false

21.

Which kind of tissue has dendrites that receive impulses and axons that conduct impulses?

a)

Epithelial

b)

Connective

c)

Muscular

d)

Nervous

22.

Tissue regeneration is possible if _____(cells) accomplish the repair

a)

Fibroblasts

b)

Parenchymal

c)

Neuroglial

d)

Amitotic

23.

of the four basic tissue types, which one is able to generate electrical signals that can trigger muscles contractions or glandular secretions?

a)

Epithelial tissue

b)

connective tissue

c)

muscular tissue

d)

nervous tissue

24.

this tissue covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs such as the stomach and bladder

a)

epithelial tissue

b)

connective tissue

c)

muscular tissue

d)

nervous tissue

25.

these types of cell junctions anchor adjacent cells together and resist their separation during contractile activities

a)

desmosomes and gap junctions

b)

tight junctions and hemidesmosomes

c)

adherens junctions and desmosomes

d)

gap junctions and tight junctions

e)

hemidesmosome and tight junction

26.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

27.

this tissue has an extensive extracellular matrix, usually has many blood vessels, and provides oxygen and nutrients to overlying tissues

a)

epithelial tissue

b)

connective tissue

c)

muscular tissue

d)

nervous tissue

28.

This type of epithelium has elastic properties. it is able to stretch and return to a less stretched condition. when stretched, the cells at the top flatten out and when relaxed they become rounded. what is this tissue?

a)

stratified squamous

b)

stratified cuboidal

c)

stratified columnar

d)

transitional

e)

pseudostratified columnar

29.

which type of exocrine gland are sebaceous (oil) glands?

a)

merocrine

b)

apocrine

c)

holocrine

d)

endoplasmic glands

e)

vesicular glands

30.

which of the following is not an example of an exocrine gland?

a)

sweat glands

b)

Sebaceous glands

c)

mammary glands

d)

pituitary gland

e)

salivary glands

31.

which property of epithelium enables it to form coverings and linings of the body?

a)

epithelium is avascular

b)

epithelium can regenerate rapidly

c)

epithelium is attached at the basement membrane

d)

epithelial cells are closely packed and the cells are tightly adhered to one another

32.

which type of connective tissue provides the supporting framework for the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and red bone marrow?

a)

reticular

b)

loose

c)

areolar

d)

dense regular

e)

adipose

33.

this type of connective tissue has no direct blood supply in its extracellular matrix, which makes it slow to heal.

a)

reticular

b)

areolar

c)

cartilage

d)

dense irregular

e)

adipose

34.

which of the following is not an epithelial membrane

a)

mucous membrane

b)

serous membrane

c)

synovial membrane

d)

cutaneous membrane

35.

which type of muscle tissue is under the voluntary control of our nervous system. we can consciously control the movement of this type of muscle

a)

skeletal

b)

cardiac

c)

smooth

36.

which part of a neuron typically receives input?

a)

axon

b)

dendrite

c)

cell body

d)

both axon and dendrite

37.

Name the structure that secures the nail to the fingertip

a)

eponychium

b)

hyponychium

c)

nail body

d)

nail root

38.

wounds that only damage the epidermis won't bleed because the epidermis is _____.

a)

impermeable

b)

avascular

c)

keratinized

d)

germproof

39.

where are hair follicles located?

a)

epidermis

b)

reticular dermis

c)

Sebaceous glands

d)

papillary dermis

40.

which gland produces sweat?

a)

salivary gland

b)

Sebaceous gland

c)

sudoriferous gland

d)

ceruminous gland

41.

about 90% of the cells of the epidermis are of which type?

a)

melanocytes

b)

adipocytes

c)

Keratinocytes

d)

Merkel cells

e)

Langerhans cells

42.

which of the following is not a correct statement about melanin?

a)

granules of melanin are produced and exported by melanocytes

b)

Melanin granules are the source of skin pigmentation

c)

melanin is necessary for the production of vitamin D by the skin

d)

melanin pigment protects DNA from damaging UV light

e)

melanin granules are taken up by keratinocytes

43.

it takes about 4-6 weeks for a keratinocyte to form in the stratum basale, become keratinized in its journey through the upper layers of the epidermis, and to finally be sloughed off as a dead skin cell

a)

true

b)

false

44.

the alternate name for the stratum basale, the stratum _____, suggests its role in forming new cells.

a)

spinosum

b)

granulosum

c)

germinativum

d)

lucidum

45.

which cell makes a pigment that absorbs UV light?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.

which of the following functions of the skin explains the skin's pink hue?

a)

cutaneous sensation

b)

thermoregulation

c)

blood reservior

d)

protection

47.

keratinized stratified squamous epithelium composes the...

a)

dermis

b)

hypodermis

c)

superficial fascia

d)

epidermis

e)

subcutaneous layer

48.

this layer is attached to the basement membrane by hemidesmosomes and to other cells by desmosomes

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum spinosum

c)

stratum basale

d)

stratum granulosum

e)

stratum lucidum

49.

dense irregular connective tissue will be found in the

a)

Subcutaneous (subQ) layer

b)

dermis

c)

Basement membane

d)

epidermis

e)

hypodermis

50.
a)

D

b)

A

c)

B

d)

G

51.
a)

C

b)

D

c)

A

d)

B

e)

E

52.
a)

F

b)

I

c)

H

d)

G

e)

A

53.
a)

G

b)

E

c)

H

d)

F

e)

I

54.

you stepped on a nail. list the sequential strata of the epidermis that the nail penetrated through to reach the dermis.

a)

corneum, granulosom, lucidum, spinosum, basale

b)

corneum, lucidum, granulosom,

spinosum,

basale

c)

basale, spinosum, granulosom,corneum

d)

corneum, granulosom, spinosum,

basale

e)

granulosom, spinosum, lucidum, corneum,

basale